Between 1895 and 1945, science faced a paradox-unveiling the mysteries of the universe while also unleashing forces that reshaped humanity in profound ways. This episode explores the duality of discovery and devastation, from the mind-bending revelations of quantum physics to the sobering impact of the atomic bomb.
Inspired by The Age of Uncertainty and 137, I dive into the lives, choices, and ethical struggles of the scientists who transformed our understanding of reality. These books shifted my perspective on the human side of science, and I hope this episode offers you a fresh lens on our quest to understand the cosmos and ourselves.
Join me as we look beyond the equations, peering into the hearts and minds of those who wrestled with knowledge and power alike.
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0:00 Intro: What is this episode about?
1:47 The limits of Newton's Laws
3:17 Introducing book 1, The Age of Uncertainty
3:58 The years between 1895 - 1945
4:41 Marie Curie
6:30 The key characters of the book
7:37 Albert Einstein
8:13 Max Planck and the Quanta!
10:23 The name of a theory
10:52 The Dark Division
12:48 Werner Heisenberg
13:05 A troubled mind - Wolfgang Pauli
13:39 Introduction to book 2, 137
14:02 Pauli and Jung
14:48 Jung's view on the human mind
15:47 Quantum Physics and Analytical Psychology
17:08 Jung's theory
17:37 Mandala's and Alchemy
18:09 The number 137
18:55 2 books describing a fascinating part of history
19:06 Truth according to Wolfgang Pauli
20:20 A narrow Passage of Truth
21:01 Stay Curious and Stay Free